Learn how to drive a car to get a driving license

Helen wants to learn how to drive a car to get a driving license. She learns
how to drive a car with Andri.

Andri : First, make sure that the car is in neutral. Now, start the
engine.

Helen : How do I do that?

Andri : Just turn the key.

Helen : OK. And now, what should I do?

Andri : Put your foot on the clutch.

Helen : My left foot or my right one?

Andri : Your left foot.

Helen : And should I press it down?

Andri : That’s right. Press it down, but don’t put your other foot on
the accelerator yet. Now...

Helen : I’ve put it into gear. Oh! The car has stopped!

Andri : Yes. Remember, don’t take your foot off the clutch before
you’ve pressed the accelerator lightly.

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I can’t go the bookstore with you today

Eric : Hello.


Andre : Hello. May I speak to Eric?


Eric : This is Eric. Who’s speaking?


Andre : This is Andre. I just want to tell you that I can’t
go the bookstore with you today.


Eric : Hold on. Tell me what’s wrong?


Andre : Well, my brother is being treated in the hospital
for dengue fever. So I have to stay in the hospital
today.


Eric : Oh I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your brother
will get well soon.


Andre : Thanks, Eric. I hope so.

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Nadine, Fitri, and Dara are friends. They are preparing
Andre’s party.


Nadine : Fitri, please go to the shop and buy a kilo of sugar.
We have to bake a cake for Andre’s party.


Fitri : Please wait. Let me shut down my computer
first.


Nadine : Dara, Can you take thirty plates from the
cupboard?


Dara : Sure, Do you want the pink plates, the blue
plates, or the purple plates?


Nadine : Take the pink and the purple plates.


Dara : Do you want some forks and spoons?


Nadine : Yes, Please.


Dara : You’re busy baking the cake, Nadine. Can I
help you?


Nadine : No, thanks. It’s almost done.

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How is it going today?

Maylie : Hi, Maylie. How is it going today?


Alisa : Oh, hi, Maylie. Well, to tell you the truth I’m
quite sleepy now.


Maylie : Yeah, I noticed that you have been yawning.
What did you do last night?


Alisa : I stayed up late last night. I watched a new
film on DVD, Troy.



Maylie : So, how was it?


Alisa : It’s a cool film. Brad Pitt was so lovely. How
about you? What do you think about it?


Maylie : I didn’t like it. I think it’s boring.

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I’m going to the bookstore

Erna : Where do you go, Fandi?


Fandi : Oh, hi Erna. I’m going to the bookstore.


Erna : I see. Is there any books that you interest
with?


Fandi : Yes. I’m looking for the last series of Harry
Potter. I can’t wait to have it.


Erna : Oh, Harry Potter. Actually I have that one.
Maybe you want to borrow it from me?


Fandi : Thanks a lot, Erna. But I’d like to have it myself. So
I must buy it.


Erna : Oh, sure. All right, I get to go. Bye.


Fandi : Bye, Erna.

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Can I go to Diana’s party tonight ?

Shinta is using her cell phone to call her father at her house.


Shinta : Hello, good afternoon, Dad!


Mr Kusye : Afternoon, Shinta.


Shinta : Dad, can I go to Diana’s party tonight, please?
Tomorrow is a holiday. I don’t have any
homework.


Mr Kusye : Yes, certainly, but what time will the party
be over?


Shinta : I think about 11 p.m., Dad.


Mr Kusye : Well, I’m afraid I can’t let you stay until
11, Shinta. We are going to go to your
grandparents the next morning. How
about if I pick you up at 10, so you’ll have
time to rest before you go for the trip.


Shinta : All right, Dad. Thanks. See you later.

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I won the Science Olympics last week

Diana, her friends Shinta and Toni are walking home from school.
They are talking about a party at Diana’s house tonight.


Diana : Shinta, I am going to have a party tonight.
Would you like to come?


Shinta : I’d love to! By the way, what are you
celebrating?


Diana : I won the Science Olympics last week.


Shinta : Congratulations. Wow, you’re very clever.


Diana : Not at all. You just have to study harder.
Will you come to my party?


Toni : I’m sorry, I can’t. My parents are going to
go to the hospital. I may be late getting to
your party, is that all right?


Diana : Yes, it’s all right as long as you are allowed
by your parents.


Shinta : Hmm, speaking about parents, I have to
call my father to ask his permission.

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I’m going to the library

Bara : Hi, Mentari. Where are you going anyway?


Mentari : Oh, hi Bara. I’m going to the library.


Bara : Oh. Hey, maybe you can also borrow teenlit
or chicklit there?


Mentari : Well, I think that’s impossible, Bara. Because
I don’t like those books. In my opinion, the
stories are not so interesting and sometimes
they’re so boring.


Bara : I see. According to me, the books are okay.
The stories are based on the everyday facts
in teenagers life.


Mentari : Then, we have different opinion about it,


Bara. And I appreciate your opinion.

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Budi and all his classmates are going to Dufan

Budi and all his classmates are going to Dufan. Budi is chatting
with his best friend, Dani.

Budi : It’s very exciting today.

Dani : Yes, it is. I’m having so much fun.


Budi : Which is the most exciting game for you here?

Dani : Well, I must say that roller coaster is the most
exciting game.

Budi : Yes, I agree. The roller coaster gave me an
unforgettable experience. I think I want to ride
it again.

Dani : Yes, me too. By the way, are you chewing gum?
Can I have some?

Budi : Yes, of course. Here you are.

Dani : Thanks.

Budi : Do you want the new banana flavour? It tastes
good.

Dani : Not for me, thanks. I don’t like bananas.

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looking at some birds in the cages

Restu and Roni are in a zoo, looking at some birds in the cages.

Roni : What’s so special about birds? Tell me about
them.

Restu : Of course, most birds can fly.

Roni : Do you know birds that can’t fly?

Restu : Hmm, ostriches, emus, and the bird from Papua
... what’s its name?

Roni : Oh, cassowary, right?

Restu : Yeah, that’s right. Why are you asking? Do you
like birds too?

Roni : Sure, birds are beautiful. I like peacocks very
much.

Restu : Peacocks? With their fanlike tails, right? I like them
too.

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I love cats

Nina : Niko, can you do me a favour, please?

Niko : Of course, what can I do for you?

Nina : Would you be so kind as to take care of my cat.
I’m going to Bogor tomorrow to visit my uncle,
he is sick. I’ll be there for about two days.

Niko : I’d be very happy to take care of your cat. I love
cats.

Nina : Great. Thanks.

Niko : Should I bathe it?

Nina : No, it’s not necessary.

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Planting a rose

Andi is visiting his classmate Nila. At this time, Nila is in the
backyard of her house.


Andi : Hi, Nila.


Nila : Hi, Andi.


Andi : What are you doing?


Nila : Well. I’m planting a rose now. Can you help me
get the flower pot over there, please?


Andi : Yes, of course.


Andi takes the flower pot and gives it to Nila.


Andi : Here you are.


Nila : Thank you, Andi.


Andi : You’re welcome. These flowers are beautiful.
Are they all yours?


Nila : Yes. My mother bought them for me.


Andi : Oh, I see. By the way, would you like me to water
the flowers?


Nila : No, thanks. You don’t have to.

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I lost my mobile phone

A lady : Excuse me, officer. I lost my mobile phone.

Policeman : Can you describe it clearly?

A lady : It’s a black Nokia. And. Mm... I think I dropped it around this block
about 10 minutes ago.

Policeman : Right, Ma’am. You can fill in this form and we’ll inform you if we
find it.

A Lady : Alright.

Adi : Sir.

Policeman : Yes. What can I do for you?

Adi : I’ve found this mobile phone, Sir.

Policeman : Well. Let’s see. Is this your mobile phone, Ma’am?

A lady : Yes, I’m very certain that this is mine. Thanks, kid.

Adi : You’re welcome.

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